Summary: Dell G15 gaming laptop with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card is available for $700, discounted from $900, making it a budget-friendly option. It offers dependable performance, Full HD resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, ample storage space, and stylish design.
Full articleSummary: The Clean and Renewable Energy Market is predicted to reach USD 1,450 billion with a CAGR of 23.6% by 2030, driven by increasing demand for various renewable energy sources and initiatives to shift towards cleaner energy production. However, factors like high investment costs and lack of technical expertise may hinder market growth.
Full articleSummary: Republic First Bank was seized by regulators and acquired by Fulton Bank after failed deal with Norcross Braca Group. Fulton Bank obtained regulatory approvals for the transaction which includes total assets of $6 billion, reducing its loan to deposit ratio and significantly advancing its growth plan in Philadelphia region.
Full articleSummary: Yum! Brands refinanced their existing term loan and revolving credit facility with a $500 million term loan A and a $1.50 billion revolving credit facility through an amendment to the credit agreement.
Full articleSummary: Retirement Systems of Alabama decreased its holdings in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) by 4.7% during the 4th quarter, selling 382 shares and owning 7,689 shares worth $27,275,000. Several other institutional investors also bought and sold shares of Booking. Booking reported earnings of $32.00 per share for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $29.72 by $2.28. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $8.75.
Full articleSummary: ExxonMobil and Chevron are increasing oil production in Guyana and the Permian basin, expecting significant growth and profits from these regions amidst a $100 billion acquisition spending. The focus is on completing the acquisitions and capital discipline to enhance investors' confidence.
Full articleSummary: ExxonMobil and Chevron are planning to increase oil production in Guyana and Permian basin, spending over $100 billion on acquisitions to secure their positions in these hot oil fields. The companies are racing to become major producers in these regions, outpacing their European peers who have shifted focus towards renewables.
Full articleSummary: Apple's shares are trading higher as the tech giant receives an upgrade from Bernstein, with the analyst recommending investors to buy shares while they are at a lower cost.
Full articleSummary: Oracle is expanding its GenAI capabilities to compete in the cloud market by adding new AI systems and functions to its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite.
Full articleSummary: The European Commission designates Apple's iPadOS as a 'core' service under the Digital Markets Act, forcing Apple to comply with new rules to encourage competition between online platforms.
Full articleSummary: Zacks.com released a list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla. Market reactions vary for these companies, with Microsoft and Alphabet reports being positively received, Meta's strong performance offset by increasing capital expenditures, and Tesla showing weak performance amidst deteriorating earnings outlook.
Full articleSummary: Zacks.com released a list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises, including Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA). The 'Mag 7' group, including these companies, has shown varying reactions to Q1 results with positive trends for Microsoft and Alphabet, concerns about Meta's capital expenditures and Tesla's deteriorating earnings outlook.
Full articleSummary: Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla. Market reaction to Microsoft and Alphabet reports is positive, while Tesla shares have been underperforming due to deteriorating earnings outlook. Meta's strong Q1 results were overshadowed by higher capital expenditures for AI capabilities.
Full articleSummary: Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery are planning to launch a sports streamer with a focus on ads during the upfront market. The new outlet will offer access to networks like ESPN, TNT, ABC, Fox, and Fox Sports 1, relying on advertising as a significant revenue source. The price point is expected to be between standalone regional sports networks and larger digital programming packages.
Full articleSummary: Apple was the best performer on the Dow Jones, gaining 3.5%, while Intel was the worst performer, losing 2.1%. Microsoft was down 1.4% and Verizon Communications was up 1.6%.
Full articleSummary: PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is expected to report a rise in its Q1 earnings with a consensus EPS Estimate of $1.22 (+4.3% Y/Y) and Revenue Estimate of $7.52B (+6.8% Y/Y). Analysts are optimistic about the company's turnaround, integration of AI, and new management's changes, but there are concerns about competition, pricing power, and attracting young users.
Full articleSummary: Google has announced a fresh round of layoffs, specifically affecting its Python team, with plans to hire less expensive labor in Munich, Germany.
Full articleSummary: Tether has invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, a biotech firm specializing in Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) technology, aiming to commercialize and roll out medical solutions.
Full articleSummary: Intel is facing stability concerns with its Raptor Lake processors due to motherboard makers tweaking settings like voltage curves and overclocking, leading to processors being pushed beyond their safe operational limits. Chipzilla has instructed motherboard OEMs to adhere to default settings for stability. Users are encouraged to provide feedback on a dedicated support website, while motherboard manufacturers like GIGABYTE are rolling out BIOS updates.
Full articleSummary: Apple has been actively repurchasing its own stock, spending $78.1 billion to buy back 456 million shares over the past four quarters, reducing the total number of outstanding shares by about 2% compared to the previous year.
Full articleSummary: Pfizer is hiring for the position of Sr. Manager, Quality - Data Scientist in Chennai. The role involves utilizing advanced analytical techniques to enhance performance, develop data science infrastructure, and drive optimal support to audit leaders. Qualifications include a degree in data science or related disciplines, 8+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with machine learning approaches, technical skills in relational databases and data visualization tools, and strong communication and project management skills.
Full articleSummary: Tether, the leading stablecoin provider, invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, a brain-computer interfaces developer, to support medical solutions and research for patients with neurological illnesses. The investment aims to help the company stay competitive in the BCI space and contribute to human evolution.
Full articleSummary: Barclays adjusted outlook on Gilead Sciences, reducing price target to $76.00 from $80.00 while maintaining Equalweight rating. Focus on company's cell therapy and seladelpar launch for growth. Market cap at $81.58 billion. Stock trading at high earnings multiple but potentially undervalued. Analysts have revised earnings downwards.
Full articleSummary: European Union regulators are expected to open a probe into Meta Platforms over concerns about failing to counter disinformation from Russia and other countries.
Full articleSummary: The EU is set to launch formal proceedings against Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, amid concerns regarding disinformation and election interference, including worries about Russia's influence. Meta's discontinuation of CrowdTangle, a tool for monitoring fake news, is also a point of concern.
Full articleSummary: Tether has announced a $200 million investment in Blackrock Neurotech, becoming the majority stakeholder in the Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) technology company.
Full articleSummary: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a probe into Ford's BlueCruise system following a pair of fatal crashes that occurred at night, investigating if the system is defective.
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